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BK55 XXR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,228 mi
Last recorded122,228 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 122,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,583 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear brake pad slightly low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine ? fitted with lower engine cover

tyre size 205 55 16 W

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,583 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

nearside rear brake pad slightly low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on both edges

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine ? fitted with lower engine cover

tyre size 205 55 16 W

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,296 miles

vehicle fitted with under body covers

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,795 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,676 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BK55 XXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK55 XXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK55 XXR registered?

BK55 XXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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